Does Your Entity Still Need to File BOI?
U.S.-created entities are currently exempt. Check whether a foreign entity registered in the United States may still have a filing obligation.
Step-by-Step Compliance Guides
How to Check BOI Status
- •Identify the country whose law created the entity
- •Check whether a foreign entity registered in a U.S. jurisdiction
- •Review current FinCEN exemptions
- •Save the official rule and verification date
How US Compliance Works
- •Form entity via State
- •Get EIN via IRS
- •Check current BOI applicability
- •Obtain local licenses
- •File required state reports
- •Pay applicable franchise taxes
If a Foreign Entity Must File
- •Confirm reporting-company status
- •Check every exemption
- •Use the official FinCEN portal
- •Save the receipt and future change triggers
Stay Compliant as LLC Owner
- •Never mix personal/business funds
- •Pay annual state fee on time
- •Keep registered agent active
- •Update state if address changes
How to Choose Registered Agent
- •Verify they have a physical address in-state
- •Check their operating hours
- •Read reviews on mail forwarding speed
- •Compare annual fees ($100-$300)
How Annual Filings Work
- •Receive notice from State/Agent
- •Log into SOS portal
- •Verify officers and address
- •Pay the filing fee
- •Download Certificate of Good Standing
Create Compliance Calendar
- •Log entity anniversary date
- •Add verified state deadlines
- •Add local tax deadlines
- •Add IRS estimated tax dates
- •Set reminders 30 days prior
Prepare for Compliance Audit
- •Organize formation documents
- •Keep Operating Agreement signed
- •Save any applicable BOI determination or receipt
- •Save state receipts in cloud storage
Do Not Mix These Compliance Rules
U.S.-created entity
Currently exempt from FinCEN BOI reporting, regardless of whether the beneficial owner is a U.S. or non-U.S. person.
Foreign-created entity
Potentially reportable only when registered to do business in a U.S. jurisdiction and no FinCEN exemption applies.
State filing vs BOI
State reports, franchise taxes and registered-agent duties remain separate even when the entity is exempt from BOI.
Rule check vs fear copy
Determine whether the entity is reportable before discussing deadlines or potential willful-violation penalties.
State & Contextual Variations
California LLC
Must file Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) every 2 years ($20) PLUS pay the $800 annual franchise tax.
Texas LLC
Must file a Public Information Report and Franchise Tax Report annually by May 15, even if no tax is due.
Florida LLC
Annual report strictly due between Jan 1 and May 1. Missing May 1 triggers a massive $400 late fee.
New York LLC
Must file a Biennial Statement every 2 years ($9). LLCs must also comply with costly publication requirements.
Nevada LLC
Extremely high compliance cost. Annual list ($150) plus State Business License ($200) due annually.
Delaware LLC
No traditional annual report for LLCs, but must pay a flat $300 Alternative Entity Tax by June 1.
Wyoming LLC
Annual report due on the first day of your anniversary month. Cost is $60 minimum.
Who is this Checker For?
Explore how different business profiles use our tool to stay compliant.
Just formed a U.S. LLC and needs to separate the current BOI exemption from first-year state requirements.
Runs an LLC but frequently travels. Uses tool to track remote compliance and registered agent status.
Formed a Delaware LLC remotely and needs to confirm that owner nationality does not override the domestic-entity exemption.
Operates as a Sole Proprietor but considering an LLC. Checking what new compliance burdens exist.
Formed a U.S. C-Corp and needs to distinguish state ownership records from the current FinCEN exemption.
Operates a Wyoming LLC and needs current state, tax, registered-agent and BOI guidance without fear-based assumptions.
Has multiple partners. Needs to organize all partner IDs for the initial federal reporting.
Holds 5 properties in 5 separate LLCs. Checking multi-entity deadlines.
Previously filed or worried about an old BOI deadline and needs the current exemption rule.
Acquiring an existing LLC. Checking if the target company is in good standing.
Running client details through the checker to prep them for tax season compliance warnings.
Wants to shut down the LLC. Checking if final annual reports and BOI updates are needed before closing.
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